GEORGIA PACIFIC PALATKA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 800,098 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $8,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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215 COUNTY ROAD 216
PALATKA, FL 32177
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- PUTNAM County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322120
- Inspections
- 9 · last Jun 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $8,000 · last May 4, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000588604
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 928,386 | — |
| 2016 | 859,401 | -7% |
| 2017 | 800,098 | -7% |
| 2018 | 842,812 | +5% |
| 2019 | 33,167 | -96% |
| 2020 | 623,762 | +1781% |
| 2021 | 635,620 | +2% |
| 2022 | 585,139 | -8% |
| 2023 | 578,558 | -1% |
| 2024 | 686,144 | +19% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 367,713 | 364,600 | 13 | 3,100 | — | |
| Ammonia | 93,400 | 82,500 | 9,600 | 1,300 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 57,426 | 126 | 6,300 | 51,000 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 42,199 | 42,000 | 39 | 160 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 41,000 | 41,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 33,358 | 32,600 | 690 | 68 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 24,024 | — | 24,000 | 24 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 13,440 | 13,025 | 380 | 35 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,022 | 11,006 | — | 16 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 871 | 71 | — | 800 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 665 | 22 | 316 | 327 | 8 | |
| Formic acid | 294 | — | 290 | 4 | — | |
| 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol | 278 | 46 | 72 | 160 | — | |
| Chlorine | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 175 | 175 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 24 | — | 22 | 2 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 339,073 | 338,200 | 13 | 860 | — | |
| Ammonia | 85,690 | 76,500 | 9,000 | 190 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 37,000 | 37,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 35,063 | 35,000 | 36 | 27 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 32,215 | 31,200 | 1,000 | 15 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 24,679 | 79 | 6,000 | 18,600 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,454 | 12,028 | 420 | 6 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 10,010 | 10,007 | — | 3 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 888 | 68 | — | 820 | 7 | |
| Lead compounds | 568 | 21 | 296 | 251 | 0 | |
| Formic acid | 291 | — | 290 | 1 | — | |
| Chlorine | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 175 | 175 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol | 173 | 56 | 87 | 30 | — | |
| Catechol | 24 | — | 24 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 338,713 | 337,000 | 13 | 1,700 | — | |
| Ammonia | 79,970 | 76,500 | 3,300 | 170 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 37,078 | 78 | 5,500 | 31,500 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 36,000 | 36,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 33,722 | 32,300 | 1,400 | 22 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 32,062 | 32,000 | 34 | 28 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,433 | 11,027 | 400 | 6 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 10,009 | 10,006 | — | 3 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,937 | 67 | — | 3,870 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,312 | 20 | 273 | 1,019 | 0 | |
| Formic acid | 430 | — | 430 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 265 | 265 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 185 | 185 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 23 | — | 23 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 373,061 | 372,342 | 11 | 708 | — | |
| Ammonia | 86,197 | 82,397 | 3,777 | 24 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 40,680 | 40,680 | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 38,319 | 85 | 6,216 | 32,018 | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 36,890 | 36,824 | 38 | 29 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 33,673 | 32,890 | 770 | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 12,699 | 12,286 | 407 | 6 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,031 | 11,028 | — | 3 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 1,599 | 73 | — | 1,525 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 795 | 22 | 309 | 464 | 0 | |
| Chlorine | 281 | 281 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 191 | 191 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 180 | — | 180 | 0 | — | |
| Catechol | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 365,520 | 365,000 | 10 | 510 | — | |
| Ammonia | 81,296 | 77,980 | 3,300 | 16 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 40,778 | 78 | 5,500 | 35,200 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 39,000 | 39,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 36,068 | 36,000 | 34 | 34 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 33,313 | 32,600 | 700 | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 12,467 | 12,029 | 430 | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 10,011 | 10,007 | — | 4 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3,465 | 65 | — | 3,400 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 1,208 | 20 | 274 | 914 | — | |
| Chlorine | 285 | 285 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 195 | 195 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 130 | — | 130 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 26 | — | 25 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 33,062 | 33,000 | 38 | 24 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 105 | 81 | — | 24 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 458,107 | 456,000 | 7 | 2,100 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 120,240 | 140 | 6,200 | 113,900 | — | |
| Ammonia | 91,564 | 88,520 | 3,000 | 44 | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 43,000 | 43,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 39,743 | 38,800 | 930 | 13 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 36,079 | 36,000 | 46 | 33 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 26,412 | 410 | — | 26,002 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 13,551 | 13,034 | 510 | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11,011 | 11,008 | — | 3 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,748 | 23 | 310 | 2,415 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 136 | 88 | — | 48 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 120 | — | 120 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 30 | — | 29 | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 399,014 | 379,000 | 14 | 20,000 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 147,650 | 250 | 42,000 | 105,400 | — | |
| Ammonia | 84,120 | 83,980 | 140 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 42,000 | 42,000 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 38,165 | 37,300 | 350 | 515 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 35,115 | 35,000 | 39 | 76 | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 26,950 | 450 | — | 26,500 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,251 | 11,047 | 1,200 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 12,039 | 12,000 | — | 39 | — | |
| Lead compounds | 2,420 | 30 | 340 | 2,050 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 132 | 91 | — | 41 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 130 | — | 130 | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 40 | — | 32 | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 456,332 | 410,000 | 32 | 46,300 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 141,690 | 290 | 39,000 | 102,400 | — | |
| Ammonia | 94,180 | 88,980 | 5,200 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 41,000 | 41,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 37,113 | 37,000 | 37 | 76 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 36,323 | 35,300 | 420 | 603 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 24,890 | 390 | — | 24,500 | — | |
| Phenol | 13,039 | 13,000 | — | 39 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,251 | 11,047 | 1,200 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2,007 | 37 | 320 | 1,650 | — | |
| Formic acid | 190 | — | 190 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 167 | 91 | — | 76 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 105 | 105 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 73 | 73 | — | — | — | |
| Catechol | 40 | — | 32 | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 499,936 | 443,000 | 36 | 56,900 | — | |
| Manganese compounds | 154,710 | 310 | 47,000 | 107,400 | — | |
| Ammonia | 100,860 | 93,660 | 7,200 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 43,000 | 43,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 38,120 | 38,000 | 44 | 76 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 35,717 | 34,600 | 440 | 677 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 27,059 | 559 | — | 26,500 | — | |
| Phenol | 14,035 | 14,000 | — | 35 | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 12,146 | 11,042 | 1,100 | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 2,271 | 41 | 380 | 1,850 | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 179 | 99 | — | 80 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 155 | 155 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine dioxide | 104 | 104 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 40 | — | 40 | — | — | |
| Catechol | 38 | — | 30 | 8 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | 15 | 2 | — | 13 | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Dichloro-2-propanol | — | — | — | 29,000 |
| Phenol | — | — | 2,100 | 8,500 |
| Chlorine dioxide | — | — | — | 46,000 |
| Ammonia | — | — | 180,000 | 96,000 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | 46,000 | 12,000 |
| Catechol | — | — | — | 420 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 2,000 | 6,100 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 12,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | 6,300,000 | 670,000 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 160,000 | 29,000 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY TAMPA, INC.
TAMPA, FL
|
Lead compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Dec 22, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jul 8, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Aug 2, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Jun 24, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 3, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Jun 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 25, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 31, 2019 | Mar 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Sep 2, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 11, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 11, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 15, 1999 | Sep 24, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 1999 | Aug 27, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 1999 | Aug 27, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Landfills RCRAInfo V3 Violation | Jun 15, 1999 | Dec 6, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Jun 15, 1999 | Sep 24, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 1992 | May 4, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Apr 17, 1992 | May 4, 1992 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.20 mg/L | 5.00 | +16% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,119.12 kg/d | 3,255.18 | +57% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17,265.62 kg/d | 6,510.36 | +165% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.20 mg/L | 5.00 | +56% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,271.43 kg/d | 3,178.00 | +3% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +50% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.20 % | 11.70 | +64% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16,000.00 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +1,900% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 411.64 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +106% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 796.60 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +298% | May 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10,000.00 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +1,150% | May 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 567.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +184% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,000.00 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +775% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,800.00 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +250% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11,381.78 kg/d | 4,540.00 | +151% | Oct 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 940.00 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +18% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.00 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +99,999% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.20 % | 11.70 | +21% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,000.00 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,000.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20,000.00 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +2,400% | Feb 2015 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.